Gynaecological Oncology

This tutorial reviews the commonly used imaging modalities in the diagnosis and staging of each gynaecological malignancy.

This tutorial focuses on recognising the risk factors and varied presentations of cervical cancer. Upon completion you will be able to organise investigations and describe the different treatment options. 

This tutorial outlines the origins, incidence and types of germ cell tumours; the investigations and treatments required as well as the long-term effects and prognosis of treatment.

This tutorial will highlight the recognition of vulval cancer, the difficulties of treating it while maintaining function and limiting scarring and appropriate referral to gynaecological cancer centres.

This tutorial describes approach to treatment, effective counselling of women and the assessments required in follow up. 

Completion of this tutorial will guarantee comprehensive knowledge of how chemotherapy is used to treat people with gynaecological malignancy.

This tutorial provides a basic introduction to the principles of radiotherapy and treatment delivery, its role within the treatment of gynaecological malignancy and the impact of treatment upon people.

This tutorial provides an introduction and overview of the principles of supportive and palliative care, including best practice for caring for people in the last days of their life. 

Following this tutorial, you will know the pathology of endometrial cancer and its risk factors; the methods of investigation and the value of staging and treatment.

This tutorial teaches basic anatomy of the cervix and the concept of pre-invasive disease. You will gain understanding of screening, treatment and the benefits and limitations of immunisation against human papillomavirus.